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Crab Rangoon

A tasty and fun appetizer full of flavor, this Crab Rangoon is a classic. With the creamy filling and crunchy outside, you will not be able to get enough.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
Course: Appetizer, Seafood
Cuisine: American
Servings: 6 (4 wontons each)
Calories: 262kcal
Author: Tornadough Alli

Ingredients

  • 24 wonton wrappers
  • 8 ounces cream cheese softened
  • 8 ounces imitation crab flake-style, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons green onion sliced
  • 1 teaspoon soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
  • Water for sealing
  • Oil for frying
  • Sweet & sour or sweet chili sauce for dipping optional

Instructions

  • Add cream cheese, crab, green onion, soy sauce, garlic, and sugar to a mixing bowl. Using a stand or hand mixer, beat until combined.
  • Spoon a Tablespoon of crab mixture onto wonton wrapper.
  • Using your finger, wet the entire edge of the wonton wrapper. Grab opposite corners, bring them together and pinch, repeat with remaining opposing corners. Pinch the seams, then repeat with remaining wrappers.
  • Line a plate or baking sheet with paper towels and set aside.
  • Add at least 3 cups of oil to a large, heavy-bottom pan, heat oil over medium to 350 degrees F.
  • In several batches, place Rangoon in heated oil and cook for 3 minutes or until golden brown, remove and place on paper towel lined surface.
  • Serve warm with sweet and sour sauce, sweet chili sauce or your favorite dipping sauce if desired.

Notes

  1. We like to use flaked imitation crab, but you can use lump crab or fresh crab for this recipe.
  2. Add celery in place of the green onions for a nice crunch.
  3. Make sure you are using a thermometer so you can keep your oil at a consistent temperature.
  4. You can make these in a deep fryer as well.
  5. The filling can be made ahead of time, see above on how to do that.
  6. We do not recommend freezing this recipe.
  7. Serve with any of your favorite dipping sauces.
  8. Easily double this recipe to serve more people.

Nutrition

Calories: 262kcal | Carbohydrates: 27g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 45mg | Sodium: 559mg | Potassium: 84mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 532IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 53mg | Iron: 1mg